I remember the talk over Christmas, the politics, the running about..................................

Had forgotten about Mr & Mrs A and we haven't had an update on Mr& Mrs PP recently

It has stopped raining and brightening up nicely now-will send it over when I have finished with it

Just had a call from India-about what washing machine did I use-told him Hoover and we have had it 500 years-I don't think they understand us-told him to go away-not using any foreign words-well a bit of French

Today we were supposed to go up to Cannock Chase. as we got in car a geat long list of road closures because of flooding including the main road, the only road that gets us to the motorway.

So we squashed onwards to give it a go. When we hit the 3rd complete flood over a road, deep the sort you're not sure if the car will drive through. we phoned our appointment and cancelled. Then we heard motorway was blocked - crash so here we are nice and snug and warm, drinking tea and relieved we are not out there.

As meeting was important we will have to do it another day!!

I guess Severn will br over the banks soon if not already. Didn't get far enough along to see

Bjay, sounds like you would have been better off in a boat rather than a car. Better to stay at home in the warm with a cuppa.

Geoff, nothing to report on Mr and Mrs PP - however there are now some weeds on their plot so I can be smug, as there are less on mine! It must be the first time ever that this has been the case! They have now also taken on an extra half-plot though, which is probably why. And they have some superb looking brussels sprouts whereas mine are a dismal failure! I've got some ok cabbages though!

She's been on about a scooter since summer, but wasn't really tall enough, but I won her a barbie one for 99p. Come Spring she will be fine for it. And a light up, musical Pogo Stick! Again, 99p. Can't wait for that one!!

Lottie, congratulations on the forthcoming event Up to now everything going to plan and I have some more boxes to take over later for her so yet more packing

Bjay, glad you didn't attempt that journey. Much better to stay were you are .

Becks, I 'm glad you are up and running with Sky. Bet Geoff will come a'knocking wanting a go on Jess's pogo stick

I've just watched the most scariest film EVER . Makes the Exorcist look like The magic roundabout. Beck's , thats one film you've got to see- The Woman in Black. It's right up your street. That's if you haven't seen it of course.

Need to go upstairs and it's scared me that much I've got to summon up some courage now, O.M.G. Scared the pants off me

No Geoff - It's a full on ghost story . Honestly, it's the most scariest film I've ever seen and believe me , I've seen a lot. I didn't flinch when I first saw the Excorsist but this one ! Just glad I didn't watch it before I went to bed. Becks would love it.

Am back. Shattered, but have got all the things for daughter that I wanted & cleared it with OH. Bit more £ than intended, but makes up for her slightly reduced birthday pressie this year.

I do usually try to spend more on birthdays than Christmas for people, but this yr somehow it didnt quite happen. Now must check enough wrapping paper.

I didnt find anything remotely suitable for SIL. So yet another giftcard, but it's valid for 2yrs & if we do find something, unlikely IME, then OH said we can use it!

I had intended to call into a big B&Q on the way back, but with the traffic & lack of energy I just came home. I shall try our local one if nec on Friday.

Bjay- the road to Mway from Malvern via Worcester, I presume, is always bad for flooding. Do think this year has been exceptional though. Shant venture out again, although should redo the birds' fat feeder. J.

Sorry I missed morning registration. I won't get my end of term prize now. It wasn't pluveating for a change so raked some leaves up, but the ground is so soggy I'm doing more harm than good.

I'll have to look out for that film Jean, it sounds good.

Watched 'Last Tango in Halifax' last night and quite enjoyed that.

My daughter has just rung to see if I want to watch one of the 'Twilight' films tonight. the grandchildren have dental appointments so can go straight on from there. Quite honestly I'd rather stay in and watch Hugo in the jungle but don't want to be boring.

I took this photo out of the bedroom window this morning. It's a windmill being erected if you can't make it out. There's a big crane there ready to lift the blades up. It's about two miles away and the ash tree in front is about fifty yards from the house. We won't see it in the summer unless the ash trees succumb to that disease. Some farmer stands to make a bit of money now.

The Woman in Black starring Daniel Radcliffe as lawyer Arthur Kipps is a remake of a film of the same name starring Adrian Rawlins as the lawyer, made in 1989. Same story though so probably equally as scary!

Jo, take it easy now and have a cuppa and relax!

Becks, well done on the Xmas shopping! I remember when our boys were young enough to be given 'pre-loved' presents and not know the difference! Saved a fortune. We managed to get a Little Tykes car one year for £1. That same year the two older ones got bikes and all the presents were in our neighbours garage to stop the boys finding them. OH went to get them on Xmas eve once the boys were asleep and he came back 3 hours later very much worse for wear and promptly fell asleep on the sofa!